Pet Care
Links to information to help you provide on-going quality care to your pet(s).
Your New Pet
- Our intent is to adopt out healthy pets, however we do not have a Veterinarian on staff. Take your adopted pet to a Vet within four days of the adoption date for a physical exam and any necessary shots. This is at your expense. If the pet is ill, you may return it to the shelter immediately for a refund of the adoption fee or select a different pet. If you choose to keep the pet, the cost of the treatment will be at your expense.
- Keep your adopted pet quarantined from other household pets until it has received a clean bill of health from the Vet. Then introduce them slowly over a period of time, preferably in a neutral territory.
- Consider a flea bath/dip for your adopted pet before it is allowed to explore your home. Flea infestation is an inherent fact at many shelters due to the significant numbers of animals received.
- If your adopted pet is over 6 months of age, you have 14 days from the adoption date to take the animal to a participating Vet on our list to get it spay/neutered. If the pet is under 6 months old, you have until 2 weeks after the pet turns 6 months old to get it fixed. The cost of neutering/spaying is included in the adoption fee if you use a participating Vet from our list and meet the time requirements. It IS MANDATORY that your new pet be neutered/spayed.
- To ease the introduction of your pet into your home, we recommend crating your pet while you are away. This facilitates housebreaking, minimizes destructive behavior and provides a safe haven for your pet from household hazards and other pets during the quarantine period. Toys and chews may be placed in the crate to reduce boredom.
